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Ultra-compact city electric car · 4W · Launched 2020
≈ $4,580
₹3.80 L (Indian market price)
Indicative price · verify with manufacturer
Range
215 km
Battery
13.9 kWh
Top speed
100 km/h
Charge
9 hr
Power
27 bhp
Seats
4
Wuling's runaway hit — best-selling small EV in China for 3+ years. Launched in 2020 — not officially sold globally. CNY 32,800 (USD ~4,500) starting — reshaped the city EV segment globally. 134 mi (215 km) CLTC range on Macaron LR. Genuinely 4-seat ultra-compact format.
Best for
Chinese / Indonesian / Latin American urban buyers wanting absolute cheapest BEV for short city commutes
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Important: These issues were reported in earlier production batches and have largely been addressed by Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) in newer models through OTA updates and manufacturing improvements. If you experience any of these, ev.care's certified technicians can diagnose and resolve them — often in a single visit.
Build quality basic at the price point
Reported in earlier models — Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) has released fixes for newer batches.
Safety equipment minimal
Reported in earlier models — Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) has released fixes for newer batches.
Range drops 15-20% in extreme summer or winter conditions
Reported in earlier models — Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) has released fixes for newer batches.
Charging connector pins need occasional clean for full speed
Reported in earlier models — Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) has released fixes for newer batches.
12V aux battery worth checking annually
Reported in earlier models — Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) has released fixes for newer batches.
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| Battery capacity | 13.9 kWh |
|---|---|
| Range (ARAI) | 215 km |
| Charge time (0-100%) | 9 hours |
| Fast charge | AC only — no DC fast charge on base trim |
| Battery warranty | 8 years / 1,20,000 km |
| Battery repurchase | No |
| Top speed | 100 km/h |
|---|---|
| Power | 27 bhp |
| Torque | 85 Nm |
| Motor type | PMSM |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Kerb weight | 700 kg |
|---|---|
| Ground clearance | 175 mm |
| Boot space | 100 litres |
| Seating | 4 seats |
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Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) Hong Guang Mini EV
≈ $4,580
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The Wuling (SAIC-GM-Wuling) Hong Guang Mini EV scores 6.8/10 overall. Best suited for: Chinese / Indonesian / Latin American urban buyers wanting absolute cheapest BEV for short city commutes. Key strength: usd 4,500 base price is unmatched. Main consideration: not sold globally.
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